EM Spectrum order

Order of the waves of the EM spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength.

Radio Waves

Microwaves

Infrared

Visible light

UV ( Ultraviolet)

X-rays

Gamma rays

Order of the waves of the EM spectrum from highest to lowest frequency (waves with longer wavelength will have lower frequency).

Gamma rays

X-rays

UV (Ultraviolet)

Visible Light

Infrared

Microwaves

Radio waves

Order of the waves of the EM spectrum from highest to lowest energy (Higher frequency = higher energy).

Gamma Rays

X-rays

UV (Ultra Violet)

Visible Light

Infrared

Microwaves

Radio Waves

If a gamma ray has the shorter wavelength when compared to the other EM waves, what does it say about its energy and frequency?

The gamma ray must have the highest frequency and energy since shorter wavelength = higher frequency = higher energy.

AM Radio, Amateur Radio, Aircraft communication

Radio Waves

Microwave Ovens, Radar Systems, Wi-Fi

Microwave

TV Remote Control, Night Vision Goggles, Heat you feel from the sun

Infrared

Colors

Visible Light

The sun, tanning beds, lasers

UV (Ultraviolet)

Airpot security scanners, CT scanners

X-rays

PET scan, Nuclear waste

Gamma Rays

Visible Light in order of shortest to greatest wavelength( meaning highest to lowest frequency and energy). 

Violet

Blue

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red